- Vitola: Lancero
- 7.5″ x 40 ring gauge
- Price: $11.99
On my way back from Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by the Burns East shop in Chattanooga. I picked up a few sticks, including a couple of the Burns La Aurora exclusive. I enjoy La Aurora cigars, as well as Cameroon wrappers, so how could I refuse? Based upon the Cien Anos, the Burns edition also has Dominican binder and filler, but is uniquely wrapped in Cameroon, giving it a La Aurora signature.
The Burns cigar had a nice milk chocolate brown wrapper, with no noticeable defects. Giving it a little squeeze, the cigar springs right back. And the cap had a tiny little pig tail to it as well. The pre light notes were of sweet tobacco, and a hint of vanilla.
After snipping the cap and torching the foot, I got a bit of graham cracker and some all-spice. Shortly afterwards, the profile changed to some pepper over a background of leather and tobacco. The ash held on for a good inch, and did something unique: it split down the middle. It was more comical than anything and not something that would be of any concern.
By the time I had reached the middle of the cigar, all the notes I found left and the stick mellowed out to a singular vanilla/Carmel note. As I progressed further through the midsection, the pepper aspect returned.
Finishing up the cigar, the pepper faded away and leather became the predominant note. And near the nub, I again noticed the sweet tobacco taste come back.
The burn was great throughout. I never needed a touch-up, and the burn remained rather even from start to finish. And not once was there a lack of smoke. Plenty for those who enjoy making rings, or sailing ships if you’re Gandolf the Grey.
In summation, I was pleasantly surprised with this smoke. This offering kept me guessing, and didn’t change flavours at the traditional 1/3 sections. It constantly evolved throughout the event, some parts lasting longer than others. It wasn’t a strong cigar, more of a medium bodied option but flavourful and not overly complex. I would definitely recommend this for most anyone. So if you have a chance to stop by Burns in Chattanooga, do so. Or give them a ring (423-855-5200) and they’ll ship some to you.
Pre-light: 2/2
Construction: 2/2
Flavour: 4/5
Value: 1/1
Total: 9/10
Sounds like my kind of cigar, especially the caramel/vanilla portion.
The lanceros seem to be popular these days.
Sounds like a cigar that would be right in my wheelhouse! Thanks!!!
I will smoke this right now! I love me some Lancero smokes! and the 100 anos…. yes please
You can go ahead and send some my way. They sound amazing.
Maybe, the price again, does sound interesting. Now I have to find one.
Sounds like a decent cigar. I have had the “split” of the ash once or twice before, kind of interesting. Don’t smoke nearly enough La Aurora, maybe Ill look into getting a few.
Was always curious about these. Thanks